Economy
Total employment slipped 4.7% in December
Total employment slipped 4.7% in December
Approximately 2.68 million people were employed in December.
January exports up 44.6%
Price of total exports decreased 0.4%.
Hong Kong poised to recover
But it will take time, the HSBC Global Research says.
Hong Kong's national income falls to $2.8t in 2020
The city’s wealth dropped 5% in 2020, the Census and Statistics Department reported.
21.6% of HK exports to China for outward processing in 2020
Exports for outward processing decreased by 10% in 2020.
eMPF Platform Company Limited created
MPFA's subsidiary is targeted for completion by the end of 2022.
Nominations are now open for the China International Business Awards 2021
Deadline for submission of entries is on 25 June 2021.
Accommodation industry suffers 59.2% plunge in activity
Major service industries saw decreases of different magnitudes for 2020.
SME business receipts diffusion index up to 44.4
All surveyed sectors saw an increase in diffusion index in February 2021.
Stamp duty amendment bill to be introduced to LegCo
If approved, the new stamp duty rate will take effect in August 2021.
Number of women in senior leadership roles increasing: report
But Asia Pacific trails behind other regions.
January retail sales drop 13.6%
Total retail sales amounted $32.6b in January 2021, partially linked to the Lunar New Year celebration.
Hong Kong's ultra wealthy population breaches 5,000
The ultra wealthy population is expected to grow by another thousand by 2025.
Ultra wealthy population in APAC to rise 33% in 2025
This is higher than the global average of 27% rise in ultra wealthy population.
Australian firms may bank on Hong Kong's growth in GBA: government
The Greater Bay Area’s economy is seen to reach over US$4.7t by 2030.
What the Big 4 say on Hong Kong's 2021/22 budget
Here’s how EY, Deloitte, PwC and KPMG weighed in on the increased stamp duty and more.
Hong Kong records $25.2b trade deficit in January
The country’s value of total export and increased both increased YoY.
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